Norfolk · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Paston, Norfolk
Problem with your bath in Paston? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Bath repair at your home in Paston
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Common call-outs are for chips along the edge of the bath and a kit repair that didn’t last, across pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Area
- Paston (NR28)
- County
- Norfolk
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Paston
Paston is about 4 miles north-east of North Walsham, in Norfolk. We travel to homes and businesses in Paston, so nothing has to leave your home. Paston is one of 797 places in Norfolk where we work.
Our technicians cover all of NR28. You will find streets such as Bears Road, Chapel Road and Vicarage Road. We also cover the places around Paston: Paston Green (1 mile south-west), Knapton (1 mile south-west), Edingthorpe (1 mile south), Mundesley (1 mile north) and Old Hall Street (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Sprowston (15 miles south), North Walsham (4 miles south-west), Sheringham (11 miles north-west), Cromer (7 miles north-west), Aylsham (9 miles south-west) and Holt (15 miles west).
Near you in Paston
Typical jobs here are in homes near Knapton Cutting, Church of St Margaret and Mundesley Junior School and the streets around them. The closest station to Paston is North Walsham station, about 3.8 miles south-west. A little further out are St John Ambulance Museum (3.4 miles south-west).
How it works
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes two to three hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Ask for a price
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
What affects the price in Paston
Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- What the surface is made of
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Doing more than one item at once
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Send photos for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Natural light rather than flash
- One picture of the whole bath
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it deals only with the damage in a single visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Paston
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Everything repaired in place
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
What a repair can’t fix
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
What we are called out for in Paston
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- A chipped rim or side
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Comparing quotes
- What prep work is covered
- What happens if they find more damage
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Who turns up on the day
Aftercare tips
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Rinse it down after each bath
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
More services for Paston
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Common questions in Paston
Do you cover Paston?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Paston and the rest of Norfolk. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Is a bath repair durable?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
How much does bath repair cost in Paston?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Are there extra charges for Paston?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
